Lack Of Movement – Not Just Sitting – Is Unhealthy Behavior

British researchers say that, contrary to other recent studies, sitting for long periods of time does not lead to an early death. The study monitored 5,000 people for 16 years, finding no association between sitting and an untimely death. The real problem is lack of movement, not sitting or standing per se. “Any stationary posture where energy expenditure is low may be detrimental to health,” the authors concluded. The results also cast doubt on the benefits of sit-stand workstations.